Mexican judge sentences three men to 158 years in prison for murders of Australian and US surfers
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•Sat, 17 Oct 2026 02:52:59 GMT
📰 What Happened
A Mexican judge has sentenced three men to 158 years and nine months in prison each for killing two Australian brothers and their American friend. Jake and Callum Robinson, from Perth, were 30 and 33.
Their friend Carter Rhoad was from the United States. The three were attacked on 27 April 2024 while camping near Ensenada in Baja California. Their bodies were found days later in a well, shot in the head.
The men were found guilty a week ago of murder, aggravated robbery, robbery with violence and stealing a vehicle with violence. Jesus Gerardo, known as El Kekas, was accused of leading the attack.
🔍 The Backstory
The brothers had flown to Mexico for a surfing trip. Police said the killings looked like a robbery. The case shocked people in Australia because the men were young travellers doing something common and harmless.
The trial lasted four weeks. The Robinson family travelled to Mexico to watch it and were in court when the verdicts were read out.
🎯 Why It Matters
For the families, the sentence is a public answer after two and a half years of waiting. It also reminds travellers that remote areas can carry serious risks.
A Mexican judge has sentenced three men to 158 years and nine months in prison each for killing two Australian brothers and their American friend. Jake and Callum Robinson, from Perth, were 30 and 33.
Their friend Carter Rhoad was from the United States. The three were attacked on 27 April 2024 while camping near Ensenada in Baja California. Their bodies were found days later in a well, shot in the head.
The men were found guilty a week ago of murder, aggravated robbery, robbery with violence and stealing a vehicle with violence. Jesus Gerardo, known as El Kekas, was accused of leading the attack.
The brothers had flown to Mexico for a surfing trip. Police said the killings looked like a robbery. The case shocked people in Australia because the men were young travellers doing something common and harmless.
The trial lasted four weeks. The Robinson family travelled to Mexico to watch it and were in court when the verdicts were read out.
For the families, the sentence is a public answer after two and a half years of waiting. It also reminds travellers that remote areas can carry serious risks.